Know your enemy! Sentinels (Marvel Universe)

About: These robots make multiple appearances in the Marvel Comics universe, most often in the X-men series. Now, I do not profess to be an expert in the countless story lines they have been apart of, but I can tell you this: these robots are not good. They are most often used to hunt down mutants.

How to spot them: They are three stories tall and ultra-destructive. They can also fly.

When you might encounter them: If you or a loved one can shoot laser beams out of your face, you should expect a visit.

How to avoid them: Unless you have a severe genetic mutation that can be used your advantage, you shouldn't ever see one of these. But, you should also make sure not to join any organization where you might be involved in any top secret super-soldier experiments. Also, stay away from science experiments or radiation-based mutations.

Reasons to despise them: They are the symbols of intolerance. Also, they play the role of the generic villain in X-men lore, but their price tag and size prohibited many children from amassing a true legion for their heroes to fight.

Monday Survival Tip: Water

What good would this blog truly be without providing you with tips for protection against robots? Today's tip is about water. Most modern robots, except the underwater-type robots, are dependent upon electricity. They also have all sorts of delicate stuff inside, not unlike your laptop or desktop computer. Now, as this incredibly lame video can attest to, modern electronic devises can survive water. But, if nothing else, it should be able to buy you some time. Best case scenario, you melt the robot's fake-brain.

If you are in a situation where underwater robots are after you, well... you got yourself into that mess, I can't help you out.

I have made an instruction video on what to do when a land robot is chasing you. It is clearly helpful to have an above-ground pool. View the "video" here. Put it on Fast Forward. Yo.

Monday Morning Happy Hour

Robot bartenders. There are quite a few prototypes out there. Die Robots! will submit a battle between these atrocities and their human counterparts in celebration of Happy Hour Mondays. Because if any day needs a happy hour, it's Monday.

Try not to be enticed by the sweet soundtrack, this robot is out to get you. Sure, I could go on the old "taking a fleshies job" rant, but really, this thing is slow! I could drink 'em faster than it is pouring/opening them, and I was never in a frat.

This guy actually pours it out, and can walk up and down stairs. Do that, Machine.

Sunday, July 5th.

Too tired to post. Tons of content tomorrow. Need to clean apartment and don't have a roomba.

Happy Fourth

In honor of Independence Day, Die Robots! has selected a couple of YouTube clips. The first is of the 2010 Ford Mustang assembly line. As you can see in the video, it is very human friendly, and the car is near the end of the production line (This is a Ford approved clip, notice they chose not to show the engine being built or the frame being spot-welded).



The second video is longer, but kind of interesting when you have some time. It is footage of a Spanish Renault plant. Watch as robots assemble a car:



This is a shorter version of robotic production, and this is the image we want you to remember:



So as you celebrate the results of a previous revolution, keep in mind the one that is still taking place.

Japan: Top robot threat?

Japan has unleashed a life-size Gundam robot. It existence has spawned the poll available on the right. Now while Japan is clearly making rapid strides in robotics, the United States has been just as active. Since we are not sure who the primary threat is, we are sending the question your way. On one hand, the U.S. seems focused on robots that are clearly lethal for military purposes. Japan always seems to be unveiling robotic toilets. Does something more sinister lurk behind these 'entertaining' bots of theirs?

Below is a video of the 'bot in action.

Movie Madness

Watch the trailer for Surrogates, one of many films that is/will be based on a graphic novel. It seems like Hollywood has become very comfortable taking advantage of these pre-story boarded writings. This one by Rob Venditti, a survivor of the Florida State University System, is focused on a future where humans can live life through robotic puppets. However, as I am sure you imagined, things go horribly wrong.

What exactly? Well, you can read the comic or drop $12 when it hits the theaters (or watch the trailer... it is pretty much all there). All we know for sure is that Bruce Willis plays the hero, apparently modeled after your Uncle Billy. Spanking new teaser poster is from comingsoon.net. Oddly enough, this isn't the most awkward look Willis has sported of late. (some parts are NSFW)

Heads up sent my way from reader Tenaka Khan. Thanks!